As global markets brace for a year of pain, Middle East nations may find solace in the recent cease-fire in Gaza and the promise of President Barack Obama to find a “new way forward” with the Muslim world.  While even the wealthiest of Middle East nations may be challenged by mounting deficits and debt in the year ahead, the current tone in Washington should give hope to those who embrace trade and investment as primary tools in creating a more prosperous, secure world for all.

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